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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.08, 13,869.38 and 3,703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.08, 13,869.38 and 3,703.64 is: 5,554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.08 : 13,869.38 = 3,703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.08/13,869.38 = 3,703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.08x = 13,869.38 × 3,703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.08x = 51,367,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,367,190.54/9,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.96

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